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Connecticut man arrested locally on multiple charges

Monday, August 21 by Zac Oakes

A Connecticut man was arrested by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office on multiple charges over the weekend. According to jail records, 33-year-old Thomas Torres was arrested Friday night and charged with assault third degree on […]

NWS warns of high temperatures this week

Monday, August 21 by Zac Oakes

The National Weather Service is advising people to use extra caution this week with temperatures expected to be higher than normal. The weather service issued a release over the weekend advising people that temperatures will […]

Jamestown Council approves rate increases on water & sewer

Friday, August 18 by Zac Oakes

The Jamestown City Council gave final approval to rate increases on water and sewer costs at last night’s council meeting. The ordinance includes a 31.5 percent increase on water and a 50.67 percent increase on […]

Chamber holds meeting at airport, has several key dates coming up

Friday, August 18 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Chamber of Commerce held its regular monthly meeting earlier this week. Chamber President Lindsey Wilson Gosser said meeting at the Russell County Airport was a great opportunity for chamber members to see […]

Russell Springs man arrested on multiple drug charges

Friday, August 18 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was arrested on multiple charges following a search warrant at a residence on Geneva Drive. Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston told WJRS News 52-year-old Randy L. Copley is facing charges of […]

Russell County Sheriff’s Office releases monthly report

Friday, August 18 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office released its monthly report for the month of July. The sheriff’s office received over 500 911 calls for service last month and made 36 arrests, while working 20 auto accidents. […]

Russell Springs Council set to meet this morning

Friday, August 18 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs City Council will meet in special session this morning at 7 a.m. The council is expected to have a second reading and vote on the ordinance on water and sewer tap costs, […]

Lake Cumberland named top Water Tourism Spot in state

Thursday, August 17 by Zac Oakes

Lake Cumberland was named the top Water Tourism Spot in Kentucky by Kentucky Living Magazine. Lake Cumberland beat out Green River Lake in Campbellsville and Rough River Dam State Park for the award. The annual […]

Improvements planned for local 911 center

Thursday, August 17 by Zac Oakes

The fiscal court discussed some planned improvements at the local 911 center at this week’s fiscal court meeting. That includes a grant for a new recorder, as well as other improvements. Judge Executive Randy Marcum […]

Russell County teens have strong performance at shooting sports competition

Thursday, August 17 by Zac Oakes

Russell County 15-18 year olds performed well at the 4-H Shooting Sports competition in Adair County recently. Here’s how Russell County’s team members performed. Vinson Kerns placed first in the air pistol and second in […]